Cheers to Celebration & Scholarship! Join us for an elegant evening honoring this year's scholarship recipients at the Merritt College Gala Dinner!
Date: May 7
Time: 5 PM
Location: Huey P. Newton Student Lounge
Attire: Formal (mandatory!)
Expect sparkling sophistication, great company, and a night to remember!
Save the Date: Breaking Barriers for a Smooth Reentry Conference
Join us for a day of healing, hope, and community designed to support individuals transitioning back into society after incarceration.
May 8, 8:30am to 5pm
Merritt College
Keynote: Mistah F.A.B.
Connect with:
•Community leaders
• Health professionals
• Advocates
Discussing:
• Mental Health
• Recovery
• Wellness
Together, we build bridges to brighter futures.
Register: https://surveymonkey.com/r/5MNBDTZ
Join Us for PROJECT HOPE: Helping Our People Excel!
When: Wednesday, May 6, 2025 | 12 PM - 1 PM
Where: Building L Library, Room 215 - College of Alameda
Special Guest: Shani Shay, founder of #Incarceration to College and Pathways to College, sharing insights on UC Berkeley Underground Scholars’ transfer pathways.
Lunch provided!
Project HOPE empowers students through education, mentorship, and resources—because everyone deserves a path to success.
Learn more: http://projecthopeca.org
Clean Slate Clinic – April 30 at Laney College! Got a record in Alameda County? Let’s talk relief.
Restoring Our Communities (ROC) is hosting their biannual Clean Slate Clinic to help students reduce or expunge misdemeanors or felonies.
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
11:00 AM – 1:30 PM
E-200 Quad, in front of Building E, Room 203 (Laney College)
Record must be from Alameda County
Relief eligibility varies—RSVP early and talk to ROC staff for support!
RSVP here: https://bit.ly/cleanslatelaney
laneyroc@peralta.edu
510-464-3456
Stop by ROC in E-203
This event is for current and past Peralta students. Please share widely!
Join us for the African & African American Graduation (AAAG) — a vibrant pre-commencement celebration honoring Peralta students who’ve earned a degree or certificate! OPEN TO ALL!
Rooted in African & African American culture, this ceremony uplifts community, scholarship, and pride.
Evergreen Missionary Baptist Church
408 W. MacArthur Blvd, Oakland, CA
Saturday, May 17, 2025
11:00 AM
The 2025 RAICES Graduation Celebration is almost here, and we’re so excited to honor our amazing Latinx graduates across the Peralta Colleges!
Celebrate our amazing AAPI community on MAY 9th - Open to ALL!
Join us for a vibrant, culture-filled graduation from 4pm - 7pm honoring the achievements of Asian American & Pacific Islander and other students across the Peralta Colleges.
•Cultural performances
• Traditional attire & regalia
• Open to all — let’s uplift AAPI excellence together!
Peralta-Wide Lavender Graduation 2025 - OPEN TO ALL!!
Presented by Peralta Community College District
We’re Still Here, Still #Queer, Still Joyful!
Join us in celebrating the achievements of our queer grads with food, music, community & more!
May 20, 2025
In celebration of Black Student Success Week, you all are invited to the SNEAKER BALL—an unforgettable evening of culture, community, food, and celebration! This event honors the creativity, resilience, and excellence of our Black students across all four Peralta Campuses (and our regional sister colleges as well).
Please join us as we come together in style to uplift and recognize the brilliance within our community.
Date: April 25th, 2025
Time: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: Merritt College, Huey P. Newton/Bobby Seale Student Lounge R-110
What to Expect:
Recognition of Peralta students
Best Dressed and Best Sneakers contests
Dance Contests Sneaker Customization Station – take-home art and swag
Raffles & Giveaways – featuring Peralta gear and prizes
360 Photo Booth – strike a pose and capture the moment
Live DJ spinning all the hits
Delicious food & refreshments provided throughout the evening (free)
